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Air Canada's Québec City Ground Operations to be Airline’s First Station with Fully Electric Main Ground Support Equipment

04 apr
MONTREAL, April 3, 2025 - To mark Earth Month, Air Canada announced today that its ground operations in Québec City will be the airline’s first station in Canada to achieve 100% electrification of its GSE fleet across all main categories by the end of 2025. This milestone will represent a complete transition from fossil fuel-powered equipment to electric alternatives for all baggage and ramp tractors, belt loaders, power stows, container loaders and aircraft tractors. This transition will eliminate Air Canada’s use of fossil fuel equipment in these key GSE categories at this station.
Notice of Annual Public Meeting 
27 mar

Aéroport de Québec inc. hereby gives notice that the Annual Public Meeting will be held on May 8, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., by videoconference and in person at Centre des services combines, located at 900, 9e rue de l’Aéroport, Québec (Québec) G2G 0K9. Please signify your interest in attending by filling the registration form. If you choose to participate via videoconference, you will receive the connection instructions 48 hours before the meeting. 

YQB is Trial Site for New Customized Screening Line
27 feb
OTTAWA, February 27, 2025 —The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) is trialling a new customized screening line, designed so that airports with limited space can employ advanced technology and equipment while enhancing the passenger experience. The Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) is the first airport in Canada to trial this new line that offers the benefits of a CATSA Plus screening line by allowing multiple (up to three) passengers to place their belongings in screening bins at the same time.

Strongly rooted and aligned with its business environment, YQB is “in the right place”

26 feb
Québec City, February 26, 2025 – Following two rounds of expansion, a pandemic, and a focused effort on recovery and the growth of air services, Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) enters a new chapter. Moving forward, the organization is committed to further strengthening its position in an unstable and unpredictable environment, with the goal of continued growth and success. The plan is clear, and we are already on the right path to achieve our goals: namely, to ensure financial sustainability, enhance the YQB experience, strengthen awareness and appeal, implement our commitment to sustainable development and focus on efficiency and agility.
Nourcy Unveils a Brand-New Concept at YQB
14 jan
Québec City, January 14th, 2024 — Nourcy is proud to announce the opening of a concept exclusive to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB): Nourcy café traiteur. Starting in winter 2025, the terminal’s public area will have more for passengers, their companions, and airport employees to enjoy. In addition to its beloved café concept and ready-to-heat meal service, the restaurant will also offer an alcoholic beverage menu for travellers who would like to share a drink with loved ones either before their flight or upon arriving in Québec City.
Air Transat Takes Off to Tulum from Montreal and Québec City
23 dec
Montreal, December 23, 2024 – Air Transat, voted 2024 World's Best Leisure Airline by Skytrax, inaugurates its seasonal flights to Tulum, with three weekly departures from Montreal and one from Québec City, from December to April. With an already established presence in Acapulco, Cancún, Cozumel, and Puerto Vallarta, the airline is expanding its offerings to southern Mexico, a popular region for travel enthusiasts.
Adjustment of airport improvement fees and aeronautical charges for 2025
25 sep

Québec City, September 26, 2024 – Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) announced today an adjustment to some of its fees as of January 1, 2025. Indeed, airport improvement fees (AIF) will increase from $35 to $40 for passengers boarding flights departing from YQB. The amounts of aeronautical charges have also been adjusted, as they are every year, taking into account inflation in recent years.

Service to Dallas-Fort Worth Will Boost Regional Tourism
08 aug
Québec City, August 9, 2025 – Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB), Destination Québec cité, and the City of Québec are delighted that American Airlines is adding to its service from Québec City, particularly with a new direct route between Québec City and Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. Starting today, American will offer a direct flight every Saturday between YQB and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), until November 1, 2025. American will operate non-stop service to DFW with Embraer 175 aircraft that feature premium cabins.
A new direct connection with the most desirable tourist markets
08 aug
Québec City, August 10, 2024 — Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB), Destination Québec cité, and the Port of Québec are very pleased that American Airlines, the world’s largest airline, has decided to add Charlotte to its selection of flights from Québec City. From now until November 2nd, 2024, American Airlines will offer one direct flight a week to North Carolina’s Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) on Saturdays, adding to its existing flights from YQB to Philadelphia and Chicago.
Air Transat announces new non-stop route between Tulum and Québec City
16 jul
Montréal, July 16, 2024 – Air Transat announces the launch of two non-stop routes to Tulum, Mexico, from Montreal and Québec City. From Québec City, flights will be offered every Saturday from December 21, 2024, to April 26, 2025.